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Russia seeks to refurbish its image in Central Asia
Nothing unusual given that these are all former Soviet Republics and form part of Russias traditional and centuries-long sphere of influence, something that predates even the former Soviet Union. However, what is interesting is that this is the first ever Russia-Central Asia dialogue. Dialogues with the CARS is the flavour of the season. Earlier this year India convened a summit with heads of states of the CARS in a virtual format. As news broke of India's plans, China hastily convened one.
PoJK local body polls: A farce under the watchful eyes of military
The local body elections due on November 27 are not going to be able to establish a tranquil grass root level democratic system in PoJK. The reason is simple. The nomination form to apply to become a candidate in the forthcoming elections demands one to sign an oath of allegiance to Islam, Pakistan and PoJK's accession to Pakistan.
Pakistani Muslim elite and the Kashmir issue
October 22, 1947 is one such date which has left deep imprint on the history of the Indian sub-continent. On this day, Pakistan invaded the erstwhile Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir in the garb of tribal raid and subsequently was able to illegally occupy what is known as PoJK. October 22, 1947 is one such date which has left deep imprint on the history of the Indian sub-continent. On this day, Pakistan invaded the erstwhile Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir in the garb of tribal raid and subsequently was able to illegally occupy what is known as PoJK.
Baloch genocide: How will it stop?
The corpses had their chests surgically opened and internal organs removed. Some of the dead bodies seemed to be laying in the open for quite some time since they had been reduced to mere skeletons while other seemed fresh. What was shacking was that some of the dead bodies had still got their clothes on, and guess what, the dresses were of Baloch pattern.
Is Central Asia distancing itself from Russia?
Right from the beginning, Volodymyr Zelensky maintained that he was fighting to win. No one believed him. They attributed his statements to misplaced bravado. Both Zelensky and his forces as well as the Ukrainian people however surprised the whole world by the grit and determination with which they withstood the onslaught of the mighty Russian army.
October 22, 1947 - Kashmir's Black Day
Kashmir's Muslim majority region, ruled by a Dogra Maharaja, an unpalatable fact for the elite Punjabi Muslims propounding the two-nation theory, became the unfinished business of Partition for the next 70-plus years. Operation Gulmarg became the first of those "bleeding India with a thousand cuts" policies, the logistics of which have been described by none other than Major-General Akbar Khan in his book 'Raiders in Kashmir'.
Enforcement Directorateraids on IAS officers raises political temperature in Chhattisgarh
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had raided 12 places, including the premises of IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi and Raigarh Collector Ranu Sahu, in connection with an alleged coal scam. After the raids, the ED arrested Vishnoi, businessmen Sunil Agarwal and Laxmikant Tiwari and their interrogation is still in going on.
Column B-Town: Priority: Getting viewers back to cinemas
The National Cinema Day was to be celebrated by the cinema managements with a fixed admission rate for that single day. All shows, all tickets at Rs 75 per ticket. The premium class, the recliners kind, were not included, of course. But, then, that was luxury. Tickets were made affordable and luxury never comes cheap.
Spy's Eye: Prime Minister Modi has worked for India's strategic autonomy
All this would not be possible to achieve unless the country is governed by a leadership that has complete dedication to the nation, total personal integrity and a strong political will. Unlike his predecessors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi combines these distinct traits of a national leader and it is not a surprise therefore that the rise of India as a world power, as a fast developing economy and as a global counsel has attracted attention at home and abroad only in his time.
Arvind Kejriwal's PM ambition can become a stumbling block to Oppn unity
AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that his party is on track to win the election by a big margin. Meanwhile, senior AAP leaders have also repeatedly said that the 2024 general election will also be a battle between the two parties.
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